Financial Controller

Assurant

Financial Controller leading Assurant’s Australia-New Zealand accounting, reporting, audits, and controls. Managing close processes, regulatory compliance, and high-performing finance teams.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in ANZ accounting, financial reporting, and audit management under local GAAP and US GAAP, with a strong focus on compliance and internal controls. Proven leadership in developing high-performing finance teams and managing complex financial processes across diverse geographies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience in ControllershipStrong Audit Management ExperienceLocal GAAP and US GAAP KnowledgeCPA or CA QualificationStrong APRA and RBNZ Reporting Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingTechnical Accounting GuidanceVariance AnalysisContract EvaluationInternal ControlsIFRS 17 KnowledgeStatutory ReportingAudit ManagementFinancial Statement Close ProcessCommercial Accounting

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdvanced Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACA

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceAustraliaNew ZealandAPRARBNZ

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage ANZ accounting, financial reporting and audit matters under local GAAP and US GAAP
Maintain strong internal controls across in-scope entities and businesses
Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure policy compliance
Evaluate contracts and draft or review accounting memos for ANZ accounting issues
Ensure accurate, timely and high-quality internal, external, statutory and regulatory reporting for Australia and New Zealand, including APRA and RBNZ reporting
Own the ANZ financial statement close process and coordinate country accounting teams
Review quarterly P&L and balance sheet variance analysis and support consolidated financial statements
Partner with the APAC Controller and local Finance leadership on business drivers and reporting
Manage ANZ internal and external audits, track issues and complete remediation actions
Manage, coach and develop ANZ accounting teams
Assess team structure and capability needs and attract and retain talent
Support global accounting initiatives and special projects
Review processes and procedures to identify improvements and efficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in Controllership and/or Accounting/Finance leadership roles
Commercial accounting experience
Strong audit management experience
Experience managing large and diversified teams across different geographies
Experience in financial services and/or insurance across Australia and New Zealand preferred
IFRS 17 knowledge preferred
Bachelor of Commerce or Business, majoring in Accounting
CPA or CA qualification
Strong local GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS knowledge
Strong APRA and RBNZ reporting skills
Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing finance teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office capability; advanced Excel preferred
Strong organisation and time management skills
Exceptional numerical, analytical and problem-solving capability
Strong attention to detail
Successful applicant subject to reference, financial and police checks
Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

International and Local mentoring programs
Two recharge days annually
Cultural day annually
Discounted Employee Share Purchase Program
10 weeks company paid parental leave including superannuation contributions while on unpaid leave
Development programs and support for higher education
Novated vehicle leasing
Volunteering leave
Hybrid work model